1 Peter 1:3-12, A Living Hope (Part 2)
By Brent Kercheville, February 15, 2009
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Second, our tested faith results in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. When all is said and done, our suffering brings praise, glory, and honor to Jesus through our endurance. Further, praise, glory, and honor will be given to our faith when Jesus is revealed. We will be declared good and faithful servants because our faith has been tested and proven to be valuable.
So even though we have not seen Him, we continue to love him and continue to place our trust in Him. As we continue to endure suffering and trials, we are receiving the result of our faith through trials: the salvation of our souls.
10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, 11 inquiring what time or circumstances the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories. 12 It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you, in the things that have now been announced to you through those who preached the good news to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, things into which angels long to look. (ESV/HCSB)
Peter goes on to tell us that we live during a privileged time. The prophets searched and inquired carefully about when the Christ would come. The prophets wanted to know the circumstances surrounding the sufferings the Christ would endure and the glories he would receive. They knew that they were pointing to glorious days that they themselves would not experience, but we would. Even angels desired to understand and see these events unfold. We live in a great time, a privileged time, where Christ has came for us, died for us, and brought us forgiveness. We are not looking into the works of God as a mystery. God revealed his plan for us and given us the opportunity to enjoy those blessings.
Notice in verse 11 he speaks about the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories. Jesus endured the sufferings predicted that would come upon Him. Through his obedience and endurance He received the subsequent glories bestowed by God. In the same way, Peter points out that when we endure sufferings and trials, we will also receive the glory from God that follows.
Lessons:
You can endure suffering:
1. Because you have hope
2. Because you have an eternal inheritance
3. Because genuine faith is a tested faith
4. Because you obtain salvation through sufferings
5. Because you are privileged to live during these days of Christ
Lesson adapted from sermon given by Brent Kercheville
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Elders
Leon Cort
Mark Craigwell
Martin Samuel
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Minister
Mark Craigwell
Assistant Minister
Denver Simmons
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Deacons
Raleigh Gallington
Anthony Johnson
Gregory Johnson
Carlfred Malcolm
Albert Martin, Jr.
Walter Maxwell
Richard Meuse
Barry Person
Jason Reid
James Wade, Sr.
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Sermon for Sunday, March 6, 2022
A Core Point of Reference (1 Peter 1:22-25)
Speaker: Bro. Denver Simmons
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Our March Community Outreach will take place on Saturday, March 26, 2022, starting at 10 a.m. at the building to assemble bags of groceries, for delivery to seniors in the community. All are welcome to participate. Masks are required. Thank you to all who helped with our Outreach on Saturday, February 26th. |
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Mature in Heart Quilters
Still Hard at Work
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The Mature in Heart Quilters have been hard at work creating handmade quilts for our newlywed couples. Their latest creation, completed by Sis. Loulee Morrison, was presented to newlyweds Darrus and Chardria Sands after the 11:00 service on Sunday, February 27, 2022. |
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We now offer two Sunday morning worship services to accommodate in-person attendees
The first service begins at 8:30 a.m. and runs until approximately 9:30 a.m.; the second service begins at 11:00 a.m. The auditorium is sanitized between services. The weekly 10:30 a.m. devotional will continue as scheduled. The usual sign-up rules and COVID protocols remain in effect. When you access the online sign up form, you will be required to specify which service you would like to attend. Once capacity has been reached for a particular time slot, the form will no longer accept new registrations for that time slot. We will continue to livestream the 11:00 service on our YouTube channel, and we encourage members to utilize e-giving, even when attending in person.
PLEASE NOTE: THE LINK BELOW IS FOR NEXT WEEK'S SERVICE. PLEASE SEE LAST WEEK'S E-BULLETIN FOR THE SIGN-UP LINK FOR THE FEBRUARY 20TH SERVICE.
In-Person Worship Sign-up
Please also note that there is a new registration link each week.
Links from previous weeks will not work.
E-giving link
Livestream link
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Don't Miss Out! Please scroll through the entire e-bulletin each week to be certain not to miss any important announcements or links. Many items are repeated each week, but there are also new announcements that you'll miss if you don't scroll through the entire bulletin.
See the following sections for new/updated announcements.
- News & Notes
- Worship & Class Schedule - Links to Services & Classes; link to worship attendance registration form for next week
- Latest on COVID-19
- Vaccine available for ages 5 and up. Booster shots available for J&J, Moderna, and Pfizer. Walk in appointments available at many clinics.
- Current and Upcoming Events/Resources
- Mature in Heart 2022 Pennsylvania Dutch Country Excursion, October 28-29
- Monday-Friday Meal Distribution, 1:30 p.m. daily
- Sigma Gamma Rho Virtual Symposium, Saturday, March 12, 11am-1pm via Zoom for youth ages 14-18
- Ellie Fund Assistance for Breast Cancer Patients
- NYU Free Medical School Tuition Information
- Young Men's Leadership Conference @ Beaver Country Day School, March 12th (Free Admission)
- Morehouse College Glee Club Concert, March 11th @ Old South Church (Free Admission)
- Ladies Take Note
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4th Sunday Ladies' Class, 3/27/22 @5pm VIA ZOOM. See below for connection details.
- Men Take Note
- 4th Sunday Men's Class, 3/27/22 @5pm. Location TBD
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New England Lectureship - See updated flier. Register now and book your hotel room before they are all gone! See below for links to registration, vendor and souvenir booklet ad forms.
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Please keep us updated: Please keep us apprised of any changes to your address, phone number and email address so that we can maintain an accurate database of member information. Please notify Sis Nagarajah at enagarajah@gmail.com or Sis Gallington at ggallington@gmail.com of any changes to your contact information.
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Midweek Bible Study
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
via freeconferencecall.com
(Click image at left to join the class online, or see remote class schedule below for dial-in info)
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The 2022 New England Lectureship is scheduled for May 6-8 in Marlborough, MA. Theme: Each One Reach One. Links to registration, vendor, and souvenir booklet ad forms are included in this week’s e-bulletin. Registration is $50 per adult (ages 18 and up) until April 15, 2022. After that, the registration fee will be $55 per adult. Registration is free for youth ages 17 and under. No refunds will be issued after April 1, 2022.
Hotel Information: Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center 181 Boston Post Road West ~ Marlborough, MA ~ 508-460-0700. Room Rate: $99 per night + tax. When you call to make your hotel reservation, request the New England Lectureship rate. Register and book your hotel room now so you don’t miss out. Our own Bro. Phillip Morrison will be one of the featured speakers.
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Click here for updated NEL Flier
Click here for NEL Registration Form
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Click here for NEL Souvenir Booklet Ad Form
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Current & Upcoming Events/Resources |
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SAVE THE DATE!
Our 2022 Pennsylvania Dutch Country Excursion is currently scheduled for October 28-29, 2022 to see "David" live on stage at the Sight & Sound Theatre
in Lancaster County.
Save the date and stay tuned for details.
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Admission to both of the above events is free, but pre-registration is required. Click the above images for further information or to register. |
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FREE MEDICAL SCHOOL TUITION AT NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Since the 2018-19 academic year, New York University's Grossman School of Medicine has offered full-tuition scholarships to all current and entering medical school students, regardless of merit or financial need. Additionally, beginning with the 2021-2022 academic year, they are also able to offer need based Debt Free Scholarships to students with demonstrated financial need to offset 100% of the cost of attending medical school. Click on the full-tuition scholarships link above for detailed information.
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Held simultaneously, on the second Saturday of March by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc Alumnae Chapters across the nation, our Youth Symposium is designed to address some of the prevalent concerns that impact our youth.
This year, our workshops will focus on job readiness (resume writing, interview techniques, cover letter writing), investing and budgeting, and STEM/Computer Programming.
Attendees are encouraged to attend the Mental Health Drop-in that will be held from 10AM-11AM. The formal event will start at 11AM; each attendee will choose 2 out of 3 workshops to attend.
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The Department of Public Health continues to urge all who are eligible to be vaccinated and/or boosted to do so, as vaccination is currently the best medical defense against the potentially deadly effects of COVID and its variants.
Although the City of Boston has lifted the mask mandate for most indoor spaces, masks are still required on public transportation, in hospitals and medical facilities, and the Department of Public Health (DPH) still recommends masking in indoor spaces for both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals. Click here for the most recent advisory (March 1, 2022) from the Department of Public Health regarding face coverings and cloth masks.
All Massachusetts residents ages 5 and up are now eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine, and many facilities have walk-in hours. Booster shots are available for the Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines at many pharmacies and health care facilities. Use the link below if you need assistance scheduling an appointment or locating a facility.
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Click here or anywhere in the announcement above for more information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). |
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Remote Class/Meeting Schedule |
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Tender Lambs & Pure in Heart Sunday Morning Bible Class
Sundays 10-10:30 a.m. in person and via Zoom
Meeting ID: 861 5908 0656
Passcode: 733792
If you prefer to dial in, use one of the numbers below:
+13017158592,,86159080656# US (Washington DC)
+13126266799,,86159080656# US (Chicago)
Meeting ID: 861 5908 0656
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Wednesday Night Dial-In Bible Study
Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.
Dial in number: 978-990-5000
Access Code: 261232#
Or join the class online at
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Mid-Week Youth Bible Study
Wednesdays 7-7:30 p.m. via Zoom
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Women's Saturday Prayer Meeting
Join us for prayer on Saturday mornings at 9:30 a.m. via freeconferencecall.com
Dial-in: 701-802-5069; Access code 3730930#
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REMINDER: Please remember to mute your phone or computer when joining any of the above conference calls to avoid interrupting the class or service you are entering, particularly if you are joining the call after the event has started. |
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Beginning in March, 1st & 2nd Fridays of the month @ 7:00 p.m.
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4th Sunday Ladies Class
Sunday, March 27th at 5 p.m.
VIA ZOOM ONLY
Sis. Cindy Woodley
Click here to join class online
Meeting ID: 842 7265 5713
Passcode: 037668
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Sunday Morning Devotional: Brothers, please see Bro. Phillip Morrison if you would like to present a Sunday morning devotional at 10:30 a.m., prior to our Sunday morning worship service.
4th Sunday Men's Class Sunday, March27, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. location TBA
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No announcements at this time. |
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Young Adult Ministry (YAM) |
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No announcements at this time. |
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Monthly Ministry Meeting 1st Sunday of each month at 2:00 p.m. |
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Meetings & Events
2/28-3/4 - Daily Lunch Distribution 1:30-2pm @church building
3/7-11 - Daily Lunch Distribution 1:30-2pm @church building
3/14-18 - Daily Lunch Distribution 1:30-2pm @church building
3/21-25 - Daily Lunch Distribution 1:30-2pm @church building
3/26 - Community Outreach, 10am @ church building
3/27 - Roxbury 4th Sunday Ladies' 5:00pm @via Zoom
3/27 - Roxbury 4th Sunday Men's Class, 5:00pm @church building
3/28-4/1 - Daily Lunch Distribution 1:30-2pm @church building
Masks are required for all in-person events
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Ministry Meetings - Please contact your ministry coordinator for remote meeting schedules.
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Weekly Events - ALL SERVICES, CLASSES, & MEETINGS NORMALLY HELD AT THE CHURCH BUILDING ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, except as noted below:
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- Sunday Bible Class (children) See above for connection info and times for individual classes.
- Sunday Adult Devotional/Bible Study, 10:30am @church building
- Sunday Worship Service 8:30 and 11:00 am in person and 11:00 a.m. via livestream on YouTube. See above for details.
- Men's/Women's Classes, 5pm (4th Sunday of the month); Men @church building; Women via Zoom (details above)
- Youth & Family Ministry (1st Sunday of the month at 2pm)
- Young Adult Ministry (2nd Sunday of the month at 6pm) VIA ZOOM
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Mature in Heart Women's Prayer (Tuesdays @ 10:30am) VIA TELECONFERENCE (connection info above)
- Prayer Meeting (Tuesdays @ 7pm) VIA TELECONFERENCE (connection info above)
- Mid-Week Bible Study (Wednesdays @ 6:30pm) VIA TELECONFERENCE (connection info above)
- New Converts' Class (Wednesdays @ 7pm) @church building
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Healing Hearts (Thursdays @6:15pm) VIA ZOOM
- Couple's Ministry (Fridays @ 7 pm)
- Women's Prayer (Saturdays 9:30am) VIA TELECONFERENCE (Connection info above)
- Ministers/Elders/Deacons Wives Meeting, (3rd Saturday @10 am) @church building
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Bro. John Kurpiel, minister for the Lawrence congregation, hosts an international radio program, “Soul Food,” on Mondays and Tuesdays from 11AM until 3PM. The program airs on Ignite Radio Broadcast via Mixlr, an interactive internet radio platform. Use the link below to tune in to listen, or to participate in the conversation. Always free to listen. https://mixlr.com/ignite-radio-broadcast.
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Church of Christ in Roxbury
81 Walnut Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
617-442-5826
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